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BUSINESS REVIEW
EduKATE - KPJ Healthcare University college
Learning Effectively through Real Life
Experiences
KPJUC’s vision is to become the preferred
higher education institution in the
healthcare education sector and it is looking
to do this through providing students with
quality, clinical experiences. To this end,
KPJUC’s curriculum comprises hands-on
experiences inclusive of clinical practices
at KPJ’s extensive and comprehensive
network of hospitals located in most
major cities in Malaysia. Together with
the supervision of a strong team of
experts comprising medical consultants,
senior nurses, allied health professionals
and trained clinical instructors, KPJUC’s
students receive valuable and adequate
hands-on training. Thus, this ensures our
graduates are recognised for their clinical
distinction and their excellent service to
patients when they graduate.
Bolstering the Expertise of In-Service Staff
Among the factors that set KPJUC apart from other educational institutions are the
opportunities it provides its in-service staff for continuous self-development through
post-basic courses and various training programmes. In tandem with the high demand
for professional and certified healthcare practitioners, KPJUC is offering the Professional
Certificate in Critical Care Nursing under the School of Nursing. This opportunity helps
to create a career pathway for a number of KPJ nurses who are interested in furthering
their studies. This professional certificate programme accords nurses the comprehensive
knowledge, technical skills and capabilities to competently care for patients with life
threatening problems or the potential to develop such problems.
The programme also prepares graduates to practice within the dynamic and complex
nursing and healthcare systems as well as to take advantage of opportunities for career
advancement. Students learn how to achieve a standard of clinical competence and
confidence and care for patients who are critically ill. They also learn how to develop
leadership skills in a critical care setting. This programme is open to registered nurses,
with one-year working experience or with three months experience in a related field.
With the backing of KPJ’s 22 state-of-the-art hospitals comprising over 2,600 beds, more
than 900 medical consultants as well as 9,000 staff, and the Group’s record of having
treated more than 2.4 million outpatients and 250,000 inpatients, KPJUC’s students have
access to a wealth of resources and experiences that would surpass the expectations of
most healthcare academic institution. This is what gives KPJUC its competitive edge.
Annual Report
2012
KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Graduating nurses from the KPJ Healthcare University College (KPJUC) holding their nursing certificates during
their convocation.